BOTTLE GOURD

Oncrop Product Highlights

Brand: Oncrop Agro Sciences (Home-&-Garden Series)
Variety: Bottle Gourd / Lauki / Ghiya (Lagenaria siceraria)
Hydrating & Mild-Flavored Crop: Yields smooth, tender, pale-green bottle gourds with high water content and light flavor—essential for healthy Indian curries, soups, dal, and fresh juicing.
Vigorous Climbing Vine: High-performing crop ideal for spacious balcony grow bags (15–18 inches depth) with trellis support, terrace garden frames, and outdoor beds.
Make in India: 100% home-grown seed stock specially conditioned for tropical and sub-tropical Indian climate conditions.

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Lagenaria siceraria
Category	Vegetable Seeds / Home Garden
Sowing Season	Summer & Monsoon (February to July)
Sunlight	Full Sun (Requires 6–8 hours of direct sunlight)
Germination Rate	80%+ tested quality
Germination Time	7 to 12 days
Maturity / First Harvest	55 to 70 days after sowing

Soil Preparation: Prepare a rich, light, and well-draining soil mix enriched with vermicompost, leaf mold, or aged farmyard manure. Bottle gourd prefers fertile loamy soil with a neutral pH (6.0–7.0).
Sowing: Direct sow or start in seedling trays. Soak seeds in water overnight for faster germination, then sow 0.5–1 inch deep in moist soil. Plant 1–2 seeds per large container.
Watering: Water consistently at the base to keep soil evenly moist. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot during heavy watering or rainy periods.
Spacing & Care: Provide strong vertical support like a trellis, netting, or arbor for the vine to climb. Pinch the main vine tip around 6–8 feet to encourage lateral branching for higher female flower production.

Homegrown Freshness: Delivers clean, pesticide-free, tender lauki harvested directly from your home garden.
Heavy Fruiting: Generous vine growth produces steady yields throughout the warm summer and monsoon seasons.
Nutritional Powerhouse: Low in calories and rich in dietary fiber, potassium, and essential hydration.